"...Var'Aremet must have earned the goddesses favor, somehow. To be caught in such a powerful explosion, and still have enough intact for us to recover requires either divine intervention, or a massive amount of luck. Possibly both.

Fortunately for Var'Aremet, his body was intact enough that full integration with Veteran armor was not necessary. However, extensive reconstructive cybernetics were required to bring him back to life. Normally, the receiving body can accept the cybernetics without complications, but the extent of Var'Aremets injuries prevents this. The first symptom of rejection is steadily increasing pain, which can become unbearable in as little as ~20 hours. Eventually, the immune system overcomes the installed suppressors and attacks the cybernetics. If left untreated, death is certain. Thus, a twice daily dose of anti-rejection drugs is required. Fortunately, the Chancellery has worked to ensure such drugs are readily available at affordable prices, and Var'Aremet's status as a Guardsman entitles him to a free supply.

Additionally, recommendations to avoid smoking Sihuma cigarettes may go unheeded, as it is known to have an anesthetic effect on Fela'hari.

Also, someone is going to have to tell him that his ability to have children has been severely crippled. Whoever volunteers (Recommend someone skilled in gently delivering bad news) should see fit to purchase a good pair of running shoes, just in case."

--Doctor Anasis Vas'Uras, Anhares Medical Center

My first attempt at digital coloring, featuring Civas preparing to administer a dose of anti-rejection drugs. For a first-timer, I think it came out fairly well.

Also, I can never color with a mouse again. And I need to pick up a tablet.